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Turquoise and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Turquoise and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Hiddenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Turquoise and Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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